News for 'Umar'

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Gulmarg Gets Snow At Last!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Umar Ganie captures Gulmarg as the town and other higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receive snow.

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

If Rashid cannot be the king, he could be the kingmaker after October 8 when the results to the J&K assembly are declared.

A Tragedy On The Jhelum

A Tragedy On The Jhelum

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Six people perished when a boat carrying school going children and their parents capsised in the Jhelum river at Gandbal Batwara in Srinagar on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Tourist couple injured in J-K terror attack recovering

Tourist couple injured in J-K terror attack recovering

Rediff.com20 May 2024

"Tabrez Khan and his wife Farah are undergoing treatment at 92 Base Hospital of the Army. They are both stable and their condition is improving," an official said.

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Enthused over J-K LS turnout, will start assembly poll process soon: CEC

Enthused over J-K LS turnout, will start assembly poll process soon: CEC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the EC was very enthused by the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during the Lok Sabha elections, which showed the eagerness of the people to participate in the democratic process.

Give adequate security to Umar Khalid: Court to Tihar

Give adequate security to Umar Khalid: Court to Tihar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The court's directions came on an application filed by the accused seeking adequate security in prison so that he was not harmed by anyone in judicial custody.

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'My mother feels it will be tough and emotional for her to enter an assembly which has essentially been reduced to a municipality now.' 'My opinion is that even if it is a municipality one cannot cede that space to the BJP.'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

Phase 5 voter turnout at 62.19%; nears 2019 polling percentage

Phase 5 voter turnout at 62.19%; nears 2019 polling percentage

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections has so far registered a voter turnout of approximately 62.19 percent, 1.97 percentage points less than 2019.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

Search launched to flush out terrorists hiding in Doda's upper reaches

Search launched to flush out terrorists hiding in Doda's upper reaches

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Five troopers of the Rashtriya Rifles and a special police officer were injured Tuesday night when the terrorists attacked a joint check post in the upper reaches of Chattergalla on the Bhaderwah-Pathankot road in the hilly district.

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The former chief minister said if there was any danger of his losing from Budgam, then his party colleagues would not have allowed him to contest from Budgam.

Anantnag encounter: Civilian dead, toll rises to 3; search ops intensify

Anantnag encounter: Civilian dead, toll rises to 3; search ops intensify

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Security forces on Sunday intensified their operation to flush out terrorists from the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on the second day of encounter that has left two soldiers and a civilian dead.

Anti-CAA stir secular, charge sheet communal, Umar Khalid tells court

Anti-CAA stir secular, charge sheet communal, Umar Khalid tells court

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest was secular but the charge sheet in the Delhi riots conspiracy case was communal and the police fabricated a story to suit its narrative, former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid told a court in New Delhi on Tuesday calling it a 'naked form of false implication.'

NC-Congress Ahead, BJP Second In J&K Poll

NC-Congress Ahead, BJP Second In J&K Poll

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The PDP looks a distant third in the race, observes Mohammed Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir politics.

A Train Chugs Along In The Kashmir Snow

A Train Chugs Along In The Kashmir Snow

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Kashmir Valley received fresh heavy snowfall, February 3, 2024.

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Kashmiris receive traditional leech therapy from a practitioner during the celebrations of Nowroz in Srinagar.

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Here are glimpses of famous faces who got their fingers inked.

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The wave of terrorism is over in Kashmir. Local people do not support it.'

Autopsy confirms Mukhtar Ansari died of heart attack

Autopsy confirms Mukhtar Ansari died of heart attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Ansari's family has alleged that he died due to "slow poisoning" in the jail.

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal's scathing attack on the Pakistan team management could hurt his chances of making a comeback to international cricket.

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In the FIR, the police has claimed that the communal violence was a "premeditated conspiracy" which was allegedly hatched by Khalid and two others.

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

From 47 Test matches, Gul took 163 wickets at an average of 34.06.

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The notice requested Rashid or a representative of his to appear before the district expenditure monitoring committee within two days to address the discrepancy and ensure timely submission of the expenditure report to the Election Commission of India.

Umar: Terrible!

Umar: Terrible!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'It is India's first vehicle that can be driven on road, marshy terrain and in water as well.'

Tulips, Tulips Everywhere!

Tulips, Tulips Everywhere!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar has with 1.7 million tulips!

Kamran wants Umar to learn from Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli

Kamran wants Umar to learn from Tendulkar, Dhoni and Kohli

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Umar was slapped with a three-year ban from all forms of cricket by the PCB. Kamran said he can also benefit from observing the conduct of Tendulkar and Dhoni who have always steered clear of controversy.

When Paradise Freezes Over

When Paradise Freezes Over

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Night temperatures have plummeted in Kashmir with the weekend recording the coldest nights of the season.

Sushant Singh, Umar Khalid booked for Gateway protest

Sushant Singh, Umar Khalid booked for Gateway protest

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The Colaba Police have registered an offence against more than 350 persons for the 34-hour-long protest at the Gateway of India.

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.

ATS unearths NEET racket in Maharashtra, teacher held

ATS unearths NEET racket in Maharashtra, teacher held

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Zilla Parishad school teacher from Latur in Maharashtra and registered a case against four persons after it emerged that a racket was being operated to help NEET students willing to pay money to crack the exam, police said on Monday.

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The cool temperatures of Kashmir got hotter as the gorgeous Zoya Afroz came down to the Valley to shoot a film.

JNU rusticates Umar, Anirban; Kanhaiya fined

JNU rusticates Umar, Anirban; Kanhaiya fined

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

An ABVP member has also been slapped with a fine of Rs 20,000.

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Pakistan's out-of-favour wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal stood by his brother Umar Akmal's side.

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Missing! Snow In Gulmarg!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Gulmarg's bare hillsides are a barometer of changing global weather patterns.

Can Omar Beat The BJP In Baramulla?

Can Omar Beat The BJP In Baramulla?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Omar Abdullah told the media on Friday, April 12, 2024, that he is contesting from north Kashmir as the National Conference wanted to defeat the central government, which is eyeing the Baramulla constituency as Sajjad Lone is contesting from the seat.

Kashmir Mourns Braveheart

Kashmir Mourns Braveheart

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Rifleman Waseem Ahmad Sarwar made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland.